Suffixes -ful, -less, -ly, -ness

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' or 'characterized by'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without' or 'lacking'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate when added to an adjective?

Back

The suffix '-ly' indicates that the word is an adverb, describing the manner in which an action is performed.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

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What does the suffix '-ness' signify when added to an adjective?

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The suffix '-ness' signifies a state, condition, or quality.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

Provide an example of a word that uses the suffix '-ful' and explain its meaning.

Back

Example: 'Joyful' means full of joy.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Provide an example of a word that uses the suffix '-less' and explain its meaning.

Back

Example: 'Hopeless' means without hope.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Provide an example of a word that uses the suffix '-ly' and explain its meaning.

Back

Example: 'Quickly' means in a quick manner.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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Provide an example of a word that uses the suffix '-ness' and explain its meaning.

Back

Example: 'Sadness' means the state of being sad.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'colorful'?

Back

'Colorful' means full of color.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does 'slowly' mean in the context of an action?

Back

'Slowly' means in a slow way.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6